Longitudinal Waves :: Discussion


1.A wave y=asin(ωt-kx), on a string meets with another wave producing a node at x = 0. Then, the equation of the unknown wave is?
A.y=asin⁡(ωt+kx)
B.y=-asin⁡(ωt+kx)
C.y=asin⁡(ωt-kx)
D.y=-asin⁡(ωt-kx)
Answer:  Option  B
Explanation:

For producing node, the superposing wave must travel in the opposite direction (x term must have opposite sign) and its displacement must be negative. Hence the correct option is y=-asin⁡(ωt+kx)
Moreover,
y=y1+y2=asin⁡(ωt-kx)-asin⁡(ωt+kx)
y=-2acosωtsinkx
At x=0, y = 0. That is a node is formed.

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